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GPS In-Line Lightning Arrestor

Key Features Lightning damages communications sites
all over the world every day. Lightning does
• Industry's best RF Performance
not have to strike the antenna to significantly
• Low throughput energy damage the antenna or the GPS receiver.
• Multi-strike capability GPS antenna damage is usually due to
the effects of a lightning strike on a nearby
structure, not the result of a direct lightning
strike. Since lightning strikes may induce
damaging voltages in the antenna system
when striking nearby objects, attempt to
locate the antenna at least 15 meters away
from lightning rods, towers, or structures that
attract lightning. Also, locate the GPS antenna
lower than any structures that will attract a
strike.
Lightning arrestors will protect your systems
from lightning damage. In-line lightning
arrestors are mounted on a low impedance
ground between the antenna and the point
where the cable enters the building. This is a
commonly used configuration since there is
often a good earth ground nearby to connect
to. The lightning arrestors require no additional
power or wiring except the ground lead.
If the cable between this lightning arrestor and
the GPS receiver is longer than four meters,
consider placing a second lightning arrestor
within four meters of the GPS receiver. The
second arrestor reduces any lightning-
induced voltages in the cable to the receiver.
These units use separate RF (DC-Blocked)
and dc paths through the protector. This
design results in low throughput voltage
and energy.

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GPS In-Line Lightning Arrestor

Specifications
Data and RF Specifications Environmental Specifications
• Frequency range: 800 to 2500 MHz • Relative humidity: to 95%
• Insertion loss: ≥0.1 dB over frequency range • Temperature range: -50°C to +85°C storage/operating
• Voltage standing wave ratio: 1.1 : 1 • Weatherization: Meets 60529 IPC67 Meets Bellcore
Electrical Specifications #TA-NWT-000487 Procedure 4.11,
wind drive (120 mph) rain intrusion
• Current: 4 Adc test
• Power: 2.25 Watts RMS average • Maximum surge: 20 kA IEC 61000-4-5
• Turn on: +16.5 V dc 8 / 20 microsecond waveform
• Turn on time: 4 ns for 2 kV / ns • Throughput energy: ≥500 μJ @ 8 / 20 μs Waveform
• Operating voltage: +15 V CE Compliance
• Usage current: ≥4.0 mA continuous EN 60950-1 2006/A11:2009/A1:2010 A12:2011
• Unit impedance: 50 W RoHS 2 2011/65/EU
• Polarity: +
Interface Specifications Options and Ordering Information Part Number
(contact Microsemi for pricing and availability)
• Mounting: Bulkhead or flange
• Protected side connector: TNC Female 50 W GPS Lightning arrestor kit w/25 ft. (7.5 m) 150-709
• Surge side connector: TNC Female 50 W cable

Product Includes GPS Lightning arrestor kit w/50 ft. (15 m) 150-710
cable
• Lightning arrestor, 25' or 50' Beldon 9104 cable with TNC
terminations

Lightning Arrestor Kit (shown with 25' cable)

Common GPS Antenna Equipment Placement

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